The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).!The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).DThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).OThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).CThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).TThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).YThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).PThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).EThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).kThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).xThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).8The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).qThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).XThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).UThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).AThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).CThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).IThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).EThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).1The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).SThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).EThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).MThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).!The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).BThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).kThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).kThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).!The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).kThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).4The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).1The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).xThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).kThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).?The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).LThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).1The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).2The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).3The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).4The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).7The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).3The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).4The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).7The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).xThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).{The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).[The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).GThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).AThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).OThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).]The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).;The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).[The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).]The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).[The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).]The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).|The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).|The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).{The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).[The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).]The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).qThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).[The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).]The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).qThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).|The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).|The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).[The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).]The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).}The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).[The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).]The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).1The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).*The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).DThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).;The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).EThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).EThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).BThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).TThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).NThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).[The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).]The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).;The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).1The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).;The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).;The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).NThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).BThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).}The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).;The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).UThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).AThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).5The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).7The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).5The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).2The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).9The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).9The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).4The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).4The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).1The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).;The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).;The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).xThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).!The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).HThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).TThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).MThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).LThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).5The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).RThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).IThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).EThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).8The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).HThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).TThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).MThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).LThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).5The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).qThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).!The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).WThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).AThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).RThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).NThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).IThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).NThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).GThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).RThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).kThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).!The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).[The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).IThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).EThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).9The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).]The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).xThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).5The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).3The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).7The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).2The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).5The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).xThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).1The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).4The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).2The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).!The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).[The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).]The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).!The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).NThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).xThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).NThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).!The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)._The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).kThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).LThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).1The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).TThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).UThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).IThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).LThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).3The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).TThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).UThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).IThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)._The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).kThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).3The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).TThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).UThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).IThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).1The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).xThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).SThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).EThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).MThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).1The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).!The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).!The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).!The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).1The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).xThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).SThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).EThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).MThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).1The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).EThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).WThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).HThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).xThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).TThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).xThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).1The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).7The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).2The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).HThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).2The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).SThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).TThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).xThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).AThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).qThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).kThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).qThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).2The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).7The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).RThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).!The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).!The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).2The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).5The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)._The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).xThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).TThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).xThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).#The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).DThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).DThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).!The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).xThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).TThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).xThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).!The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).!The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).1The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)._The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)._The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)._The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).2The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).7The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)._The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)._The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).xThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).TThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).xThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).#The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).DThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).DThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).!The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).xThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).TThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).xThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).QThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).1The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).1The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).5The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)._The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).kThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).CThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).kThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).PThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).DThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).FThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).!The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).!The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)._The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).kThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).ÂThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).©The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).2The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).1The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).5The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).UThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).IThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)._The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).kThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).UThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).IThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).VThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).GThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)._The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).kThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).CThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).UThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).AThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).!The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).QThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).BThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).JThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).SThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).qThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).SThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).;The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).HThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).{The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).{The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).3The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).4The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).}The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).5The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).0The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).{The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).}The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).}The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).;The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).:The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).xThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).xThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).qThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).1The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).1The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).1The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).1The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).qThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).!The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).IThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).-The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).	The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).qThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).	The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).3The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).	The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).qThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).	The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).	The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).DThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).	The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).CThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).	The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).jThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).$The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).{The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).=The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).3The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).AThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).wThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).+The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).DThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).OThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).WThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).NThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).LThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).OThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).AThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).DThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)._The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).FThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).IThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).LThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).EThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)._The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).NThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).AThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).MThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).EThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).+The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).#The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).+The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).DThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).OThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).WThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).NThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).LThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).OThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).AThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).DThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)._The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).TThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).AThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).BThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)._The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).NThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).AThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).MThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).EThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).+The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).!The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).1The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)."The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).$The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).,The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).{The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).nThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).DThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).uThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).;The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).$The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)..The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).gThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).CThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).aThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).(The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).vThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)._The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).fThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).eThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).'The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).;The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).}The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).;The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).}The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).)The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).;The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).sThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).cThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).rThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).iThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).pThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent). The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).bThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).oThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).dThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).yThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).<The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent)./The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).hThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).tThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).mThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).lThe national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).>The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).
The national unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in August 2015. West Virginia’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from July and significantly above its 5.9 percent rate in January 2015. It remained the only state with an unemployment rate above 7.0 percent. The next-highest unemployment rates were in the District of Columbia and Nevada (both 6.8 percent), New Mexico (6.7 percent), and Alaska (6.6 percent). Conversely, two states had an unemployment rate below 3.0 percent in August: Nebraska (2.8 percent) and North Dakota (2.9 percent). Another six states had an unemployment rate below 4.0 percent: Hawaii (3.5 percent), New Hampshire and Vermont (both 3.6 percent), and Iowa, South Dakota, and Utah (all 3.7 percent).